Project Director

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the Fit Out/Refurbishment sector seeks a Project Director to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects in London. The role includes team leadership, client engagement, and ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality and safety while fostering a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Generous Bonus Scheme

Travel Expenses

Qualifications

• Proven background in delivering high-spec Cat B fit-out or commercial office refurbishment projects.
• Strong involvement in preconstruction and tendering, with experience in two-stage processes considered advantageous.
• Well-connected within the industry with established relationships across key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects from preconstruction to completion.
• Oversee project teams and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Manage all commercial aspects of projects and client relationships.

Skills

Client Engagement

Project Leadership

Risk Management

Job description

About the Company
- My client is approaching their 80th year in business and have built up an excellent reputation for the quality of their delivery, client focus and complexity of work undertaken.

My client is a well-established and highly respected company within the Fit Out/Refurbishment sector, known for its strong commitment to employee development and a positive work culture.

They offer a clear progression path, ensuring employees have the support and opportunities needed to advance their careers.

With a collaborative and inclusive environment, they focus on fostering professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Their leadership team is dedicated to investing in talent, offering structured training, mentorship programs, and clear pathways for career advancement.

A large proportion of their work is within the commercial office sector with projects encompassing, structural alterations, cut and carve through to a high end landlord or end user fit outs.

My client delivers projects ranging in contract value between £1m
- £60m.

Building strong and long lasting relationships with everyone they work with has been key to their growth and success.

About the Role
- Project Director – Key Responsibilities: Lead the overall delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Oversee and support project teams, including Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight.

Take full ownership of client relationships, acting as the principal point of contact and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Work closely with the preconstruction team to influence tender strategy, contribute to bid submissions, and support successful project wins.

Manage all commercial aspects of projects in collaboration with the commercial team, ensuring financial targets and reporting requirements are met.

Ensure compliance with all health & safety, legal, and regulatory standards across all sites.

Drive best practices in delivery, resource planning, risk management, and quality assurance.

Identify and resolve project risks, challenges, and changes efficiently and effectively Pay range and package: From £125,000
- £140,000 Travel Expenses, Pension, Healthcare and generous Bonus Scheme.

Key Skills required: Proven background in delivering high-spec Cat B fit-out or commercial office refurbishment projects, ideally within Central London.

Strong involvement in preconstruction and tendering , with experience in two-stage tender processes considered a strong advantage.

Well-connected within the industry, with established relationships across key stakeholders, including consultants, architects, and subcontractors .

Experience acting as the lead figure on-site , taking full responsibility for client engagement, coordination with the design team, and overall project leadership.

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